Case Management / Discharge Planning / Nursing Home Placement
Planning for your safe and timely discharge from the hospital
is an important part of the recovery process. You, your family
and the entire health care team contribute to it. The Case Management
Department will coordinate these arrangements so that all of
your post hospital needs can be met. A Case Manager will visit
you shortly after admission to talk about your plans for discharge
and follow-up care. You will be provided with information on
options available to you based on your condition and the recommendations
of the health care professionals caring for you. The Case Manager
can assist you with questions regarding insurance coverage issues
and their contracted providers. They will also coordinate the
arrangements should you need additional care in an alternative
setting to the hospital such as a rehabilitation unit or a nursing
home.
If you are not visited by a Case Manager and would like to
request a discharge plan evaluation, you may do so through
your nurse or by contacting the Case Management Department
at 456-3250.
Patient Choice
We recognize and support your right to personal choice concerning
follow up care. During the discharge planning process, patient
and family choices are primary considerations. The hospital
nurses and case managers are available to facilitate the process
in full compliance with Federal regulatory requirements.
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